How to Pronounce Shaman

To pronounce "shaman", say SHAM-an — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈʃɑːmən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈʃɑːmən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shaman”

"shaman" has 2 syllables: sham-an. It rhymes with daemon and daimon, if that helps it stick.

What does shaman mean?

noun

  1. A traditional (prescientific) faith healer.
  2. A member of certain tribal societies who acts as a religious medium between the concrete and spirit worlds.

Synonyms

priest-doctorwitch doctor

Words that rhyme with shaman

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

daemondaimonflamenforamendamanstamencaymanyamendraymanlaymencamansaman

Related words

priest-doctoramuletpriestesspriestwitchwarlocksorcererwizard

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shaman"?▾

"Shaman" has 2 syllables: sham · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "shaman"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shaman" is /ˈʃɑːmən/.

What does "shaman" mean?▾

Shaman: A traditional (prescientific) faith healer.

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